Choosing the right speaker for a conference on storytelling depends above all on the objective of your event, not just the topic being discussed. Cyril Jamelot, Vincent Bosq-Bousquet, Guillaume François, Aurelien Cailloce, and Jean-françois HADIDA each offer a specific approach to storytelling, tailored to various needs: strategy, management, operations, decision-making, human dimension, and so on. This is not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather a comparison of their perspectives, objectives, and the audiences they target. The table below will help you quickly identify which speaker best matches your expectations, based on the purpose of your event and the profile of your participants.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that matches.
- If you want to understand how storytelling creates value and differentiation in high-end environments. →
Cyril Jamelot — to inspire on the value of storytelling in luxury - If you want to strengthen managers’ impact through the power of storytelling in leadership. →
Vincent Bosq-Bousquet — to engage managers through storytelling - If you want to reach and raise awareness with authentic stories about nature and the preservation of life. →
Guillaume François — to raise environmental awareness through emotion - If you’re looking for a host who can tell and highlight individual stories during collective events. →
Aurelien Cailloce — to create memorable moments at events - If you want to support profound change through emotional and impactful storytelling. →
Jean-françois HADIDA — to support change through emotional storytelling
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Jamelot Français | Angle Storytelling in the luxury industry Objective Inspire on the value of storytelling in luxury Target Executive committees, marketing teams, premium or luxury sector conventions | Storytelling in the luxury industry | Inspire on the value of storytelling in luxury | Executive committees, marketing teams, premium or luxury sector conventions |
| Vincent Bosq-Bousquet Français | Angle Narrative leadership specialist to turn buy-in into engagement. Objective Engage managers through storytelling Target Managers, senior executives, management seminars | Narrative leadership specialist to turn buy-in into engagement. | Engage managers through storytelling | Managers, senior executives, management seminars |
| Guillaume François Français | Angle Tells the story of nature and biodiversity through real-life experiences and powerful images. Objective Raising environmental awareness through emotion Target General public, associations, CSR events, schools | Tells the story of nature and biodiversity through real-life experiences and powerful images. | Raising environmental awareness through emotion | General public, associations, CSR events, schools |
| Aurelien Cailloce Français | Angle Expert in animation and storytelling to energize and unite during events. Objective Create memorable moments in event planning Target Conventions, award ceremonies, festive or institutional events | Expert in animation and storytelling to energize and unite during events. | Create memorable moments in event planning | Conventions, award ceremonies, festive or institutional events |
| Jean-françois HADIDA Français | Angle Use impactful stories to anchor behavioral transformations in a lasting way. Objective Supporting change through emotional storytelling Target Companies in transition, teams in flux, agility seminars | Use impactful stories to anchor behavioral transformations in a lasting way. | Supporting change through emotional storytelling | Companies in transition, teams in flux, agility seminars |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Storytelling in the Luxury Industry
For which audience / event: Executive committees, marketing teams, conventions in the premium or luxury sector
Choose if… Choose if you want to understand how storytelling creates value and differentiation in high-end environments.
Conference to watch: Storytelling in the Luxury Industry
Angle: Specialist in narrative leadership to transform buy-in into true engagement.
For which audience / event: Managers, senior executives, management seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to strengthen managers’ impact through the power of storytelling in leadership.
Conference to watch: Narrative Leadership™ — Tell Stories to Better Engage Your Teams
Angle: Telling the story of nature and biodiversity through real-life experiences and powerful imagery.
For which audience / event: General public, associations, CSR events, schools
Choose if… Choose if you want to move and raise awareness through authentic stories about nature and the preservation of life.
Conference to watch: À pas feutrés
Angle: Expert in hosting and storytelling to energize and unite audiences at events.
For which audience / event: Conventions, award ceremonies, festive or corporate events
Choose if… Choose if you’re looking for a host who can tell and highlight individual stories during collective events.
Conference to watch: Les Folies Bergères
Angle: Uses memorable stories to create lasting behavioral transformations.
For which audience / event: Companies undergoing transformation, teams in transition, agility seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to support deep change through emotional and impactful storytelling.
Conference to watch: What if uncertainty became my best friend?
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my storytelling event?
First, identify whether your goal is to inspire, train, or raise awareness. For example, Cyril Jamelot is known for his inspiring talks, while Vincent Bosq-Bousquet offers more educational approaches.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of experienced professionals?
For a knowledgeable audience, choose a speaker like Guillaume François, who addresses storytelling with concrete case studies and an in-depth level of analysis. Make sure the speaker has already presented in front of experts.
How can I adapt the conference format to the speaker’s profile?
Some speakers, like Aurelien Cailloce, excel in interactive formats or workshops, while others are more comfortable with keynote presentations. Ask the speaker about their preferred formats before making your final choice.
What technical level does each speaker cover on storytelling?
Jean-françois HADIDA offers talks that are accessible to everyone, while others, such as Guillaume François, can delve into more technical aspects. Specify the expected level to the speaker when you first get in touch.
How can I properly prepare the brief for a storytelling speaker?
Provide the speaker with your audience profile, your expectations, and the context of the event. Lespeakers can assist you in drafting a detailed brief to ensure the relevance of the presentation.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest way is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on storytelling.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, see also our selection of speakers on storytelling.